FY27: Paraeducator Level III, Special Education (SCB), Glen Haven ES, 6 hr/10mo, Ad closes 9/24/26

About the role

At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The paraeducator may assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, attend to student personal care and medical needs, and may work with students displaying physical and/or verbal aggression. The role may involve participating with students in learning activities off school grounds, facilitating student mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, and providing instructional and classroom‑management supports as well as related clerical tasks for teachers and other professional staff. The paraeducator continues planned instructional activities during the teacher’s temporary absence from the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs.
• Attend to student personal care and medical needs.
• Work with students who display physical and/or verbal aggression.
• Participate with students in learning activities off school grounds.
• Facilitate student mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
• Provide instructional and classroom‑management supports.
• Perform related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff.
• Continue planned instructional activities during the teacher’s temporary absence from the classroom.

Requirements

• Frequent bending, walking, kneeling, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Outside duty may be required.
• Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and changes of location and/or program as needed.
• Specialized training (provided by MCPS) in alignment with the assignment special education services must be completed within 6 months of starting the position.
• All new paraeducators are hired at grade 17 and may promote to grade 18 after successfully completing the six‑month probationary period and the required number of training hours.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• College coursework should include a minimum of nine credit‑hours related to the education field (e.g., behavior management, instructional strategies).
• One year of experience working with students in structured educational (or academic) settings preferred.
• If no related education coursework, then two to four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a structured setting such as a daycare, preschool, etc. required.
• Alternative qualification pathways: at least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting; or two years of experience in a structured setting; or any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to the assignment, and instructional goals and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools.
• Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior.
• Ability to exhibit patient behavior and to work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to perform all required tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to interact with and support students with special needs.
• Knowledge of standard computer hardware and software such as Google Workspace, MS Office, and web‑based instructional tools.
• Knowledge of and the ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $28.57 and $44.10 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

Part‑time, working 10 months per year, day shift.